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2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Fastback RWD
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Specs

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD
1988 Chevrolet Nova
Hatchback RWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
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26 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
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33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16 gal --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
500 hp @ 5,000 RPM
500 hp @ 5,000 RPM
74 hp @ 5,200 RPM
74 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
418 lb-ft @ 4,900 RPM
418 lb-ft @ 4,900 RPM
86 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
86 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
8 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12:1
12:1
9:1
9:1
Displacement
5,000 cc
5,000 cc
1,600 cc
1,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.63 in x 3.65 in
3.63 in x 3.65 in
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Safety
ABS Brakes Standard --
Driver Airbag Standard --
Passenger Airbag Standard --
Front Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard --
Power Door Locks Standard --
Driver Power Seats Standard --
Passenger Power Seats Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 44.5 in 42 in
Back Legroom 29 in 31 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.3 cu ft --
Exterior
Length 189.7 in 166 in
Width 81.9 in 64 in
Height 55.2 in 52 in
Wheelbase 107 in 95.6 in

Available Options

2024 Ford Mustang
Dark Horse Fastback RWD
1988 Chevrolet Nova
Hatchback RWD

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